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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,085.30, 657,127.95 and 298,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,085.30, 657,127.95 and 298,117.30 is: 447,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,085.30 : 657,127.95 = 298,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,085.30/657,127.95 = 298,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,085.30x = 657,127.95 × 298,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,085.30x = 195,901,210,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,901,210,208.54/438,085.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,175.95

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